Program Manager at Spectraforce Technologies

Job Title: Program Manager (Government Contracts)Duration: 5 Months (01/5/2026 - 06/5/2026)Location: Atlanta, GA 30354Worksite: Onsite | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:* Draft, review, and negotiate complex government subcontracts ensuring alignment with FAR/DFARS requirements and prime contract obligations.* Oversee contract formation activities, including identification and mitigation of high-risk provisions and negotiation of contractual modifications.* Conduct detailed pre-award risk assessments for U.S. Government and military program proposals, providing guidance to internal stakeholders.* Interpret prime contract requirements to ensure correct flow-down of obligations to subcontractors.* Support commercial derivative military aircraft (CDMA) maintenance programs through subject-matter expertise in federal procurement.* Collaborate with Supply Chain, Legal, Compliance, Program Management, and Technical Operations to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards.* Manage contract workflows in SAP Ariba, including documentation, approvals, and ERIM review processes.* Maintain comprehensive, audit-ready records of negotiations, risk assessments, compliance actions, and contract changes.* Advise on subcontractor obligations and provide risk mitigation strategies during both pre-award and post-award phases.* Resolve complex contractual issues involving federal acquisition regulations and subcontracting frameworks.* Support internal teams by developing guidance, templates, and best practices for government contracting activities.* Perform other duties as assigned to support the Military Contracts program.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:* JD or advanced legal degree strongly preferred; MBA or equivalent business degree welcome.* Minimum 5 years of experience in U.S. Government contracting with strong exposure to military, aerospace, or defense programs.* Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS, SSOW, PWS, IDIQs, GTAs, and related federal contracting frameworks.* Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and execute complex government contracts and subcontracts.* Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills with high attention to detail.* Ability to interpret federal regulations, assess contractual risk, and ensure compliance with prime contract flow-down obligations.* Experience working within contract management systems, preferably SAP Ariba, and managing structured approval workflows.* Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with legal, compliance, technical, and supplier stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications:* Experience working as both a prime contractor and subcontractor supporting U.S. Government or military programs.* Demonstrated success in managing contractual risk across the full lifecycle of government procurements.* Familiarity with commercial derivative military aircraft (CDMA) program contracting structures.